Traits of a Successful Massage Therapist
Are you considering a career in massage? Those who work in Portland Massage Schools can tell you that some people are better suited to this work than others. A massage therapist career is best matched to a compassionate, determined individual with the traits we’ve gathered below. Characteristics of Successful Massage Therapists Being a “people person.” There’s no way around it—massage is a career that requires [...]
When NOT to Get a Massage
A massage is a great idea any time, right? Wrong. There are certain times to avoid getting a massage, as any Portland massage therapist can attest. DON’T Get a Massage When… …You are ill. Don’t risk passing on your sickness. Stay home and rest until your symptoms clear up. When you’re sick, the body already has enough “work” to do—namely fighting infection and resting. Massage [...]
Avoiding Carpel Tunnel Syndrome and other Massage Therapy Ailments
In our Portland massage therapy program, we teach students how to use their hands and arms to heal others. Little in this world is as gratifying as delivering relief to another human being through massage. However, without the proper self-care, a massage therapy career may be interrupted by any number of soft tissue injuries, often in the upper body. There are two types of common [...]
Massage: A Flexible, Rewarding Career
The American Massage Therapy Association estimates that there are more than 300,000 massage therapists and students in the US. Why are so many Americans attracted to a massage therapy career? Well, for one thing, it’s reliably in demand. The US Bureau of Labor statistics predicts a 23% increase in employment of massage therapists through 2022. Flexibility is another big attraction; many massage therapists are self-employed, [...]
How Massage Helps with Seasonal Affective Disorder
During the winter, the blues strikes about 10% among the general American population; that number rises to 20-30% in northern latitudes such as Portland (Portland Psychotherapy). About 6-8% of Americans and 5-9% of Portlanders will develop a more serious form of cyclic depression called Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD). SAD is triggered by the scarcity of natural light the fall and winter. Symptoms of SAD include: [...]
Traits of a Successful Massage Therapist
Are you considering a career in massage? Those who work in Portland Massage Schools can tell you that some people are better suited to this work than others. A massage therapist career is best matched to a compassionate, determined individual with the traits we’ve gathered below. Characteristics of Successful Massage Therapists Being a “people person.” There’s no way around it—massage is a career that requires [...]
When NOT to Get a Massage
A massage is a great idea any time, right? Wrong. There are certain times to avoid getting a massage, as any Portland massage therapist can attest. DON’T Get a Massage When… …You are ill. Don’t risk passing on your sickness. Stay home and rest until your symptoms clear up. When you’re sick, the body already has enough “work” to do—namely fighting infection and resting. Massage [...]
Avoiding Carpel Tunnel Syndrome and other Massage Therapy Ailments
In our Portland massage therapy program, we teach students how to use their hands and arms to heal others. Little in this world is as gratifying as delivering relief to another human being through massage. However, without the proper self-care, a massage therapy career may be interrupted by any number of soft tissue injuries, often in the upper body. There are two types of common [...]
Massage: A Flexible, Rewarding Career
The American Massage Therapy Association estimates that there are more than 300,000 massage therapists and students in the US. Why are so many Americans attracted to a massage therapy career? Well, for one thing, it’s reliably in demand. The US Bureau of Labor statistics predicts a 23% increase in employment of massage therapists through 2022. Flexibility is another big attraction; many massage therapists are self-employed, [...]
How Massage Helps with Seasonal Affective Disorder
During the winter, the blues strikes about 10% among the general American population; that number rises to 20-30% in northern latitudes such as Portland (Portland Psychotherapy). About 6-8% of Americans and 5-9% of Portlanders will develop a more serious form of cyclic depression called Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD). SAD is triggered by the scarcity of natural light the fall and winter. Symptoms of SAD include: [...]